Germany Funds Emergency Heat for 1,380 Ukrainian Schools and Kindergartens This Winter
Germany has pledged an extra $82 million to help Ukraine maintain essential energy services this winter. The funding will support heating, water, and electricity for over 2.5 million people across the country.
The new aid package follows an earlier announcement of $46 million in winter assistance, aimed at repairing damaged energy infrastructure.
A significant portion of the funding—$23.44 million—will go through UNICEF. This money will focus on heating and electricity for schools, kindergartens, and hospitals. Around 1,380 educational facilities and 10 medical centres are expected to benefit, helping roughly 400,000 children stay warm.
The remaining funds will support decentralised heating solutions, including mobile heating units. These investments aim to reduce reliance on damaged central systems and provide more reliable warmth during the cold months.
Germany’s latest contribution brings its total winter aid for Ukraine to $128 million. The funds are part of broader efforts to stabilise energy supplies after repeated attacks on infrastructure left many without power or heat last year.
The new funding will expand heating access for millions of Ukrainians, including children in schools and patients in hospitals. With mobile units and repairs, the aid is designed to prevent disruptions to basic services during winter.
No specific cities or regions have been named for the distribution of the mobile heating units.
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